With Spring just around the corner, I’m pleased to announce the PhotoTour NYC 2010 walking tours. Last year was a great success and I’m looking forward to showing you around the most photogenic locations in New York City. Whether you’re a tourist, in town for a few days, or have lived in NYC all your [...]
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Photo Tours of New York City
March 15, 2010Mermaids in Brooklyn
June 15, 2009On Saturday, June 20 the 26th annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade gets underway to officially kick off Summer. What is the Mermaid Parade, you ask? Billed as the largest art parade in the country, this event brings together some of the most creative and original costumes, floats and choreographed madness, all celebrating the wonderful, wacky spirit [...]
The High Line Opens as a Public Space
June 9, 2009The High Line, a stretch of elevated rail tracks running along the West side of Manhattan, has officially opened to the public. Built in the 1930s to allow freight cars to safely navigate a busy section of the city, the railway had fallen into a state of disrepair and neglect. No trains had run on [...]
Polo Match in NYC? You bet.
May 26, 2009Saturday, May 30 is the season opening of Governors Island. As part of the festivities,the island will host the Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic. For those of us who don’t hob nob with blue bloods while planning weekend getaways to the Isle of Capri, this is a rare opportunity to attend a world-class polo match…for [...]
Cherry Blossom Festival
April 16, 2009Here in New York, the cherry blossom season is just around the corner. And the best place to see them in all their splendor is the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Each year the Garden hosts a wonderful Sakura Matsuri festival from May 2-3. If you own a copy of The 50 Greatest Photo Opportunities in [...]
Photo Op: NY Auto Show
April 6, 2009Spring is here, and for car buffs that means the New York International Auto Show is about to get underway at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan. The show runs from April 10-19 and is a great chance to photograph a staggering variety of automobiles, from classics to cutting-edge concept cars. If you own a [...]
Lens Choice: Wide or Tight?
March 4, 2009One quandry facing the well-equipped photographer in almost any situation is, “Which lens do I use?” If you find yourself reflexively clinging to well-worn advice to shoot nearby scenes with a wide lens and use telephotos when you’re far away, I offer a quick example of how breaking the rules can lead to more interesting [...]
Guided Photography Tour of Japan
February 27, 2009I’m pleased to announce a brand new guided photo tour of Japan for Fall 2009. This is a unique opportunity to photograph both modern and ancient Japan for 11 days, from October 3-13. Explore Japan in the company of two professional photographers. Join Amadou Diallo and Hirotaka Kasuga for a fascinating look into Japanese [...]
Chinese New Year
January 23, 2009Monday, January 26 is the start of the Chinese New Year. If you’re in New York City, this day marks the beginning of a number of photo-worthy events. On the 26th you can observe the traditional firecracker ceremony at Chatham Square. Why firecrackers? According to tradition, they’re used to drive away evil spirits. Not a bad way to start [...]
